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Oklahoma House passes controversial immigration bill criminalizing ‘impermissible occupation’

JURIST

Additionally, the individual must leave the state within 72 hours following conviction or release from custody, with subsequent offenses classified as felonies, punishable by up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000 or both. Iowa also passed a similar law in March.

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Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Identity Theft

Constitutional Law Reporter

Oral arguments have not yet been scheduled, but a decision is expected before the term ends in June 2023. A jury found Dubin guilty of one charge of healthcare fraud and aggravated identity theft. The post Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Identity Theft appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Government power, from federal agencies to counties, highlights January session

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8 for a packed session of oral arguments – starting with immigration policy and the post-9/11 “No Fly List” and ending on Jan. Smith was charged with five felony counts. Tori Madden) The court will end the January session with two of the biggest cases of the 2023-24 term, Relentless v. Garland and Garland v.

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Texas governor signs law criminalizing illegal entry from abroad

JURIST

The bill creates a misdemeanor offense for violation of the statute and a felony crime for multiple offenses. It also empowers state magistrate judges to hear immigration cases and issue removal orders in addition to giving law enforcement the responsibility of ensuring compliance with the law.

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Texas governor asserts state right to self-defense in response to escalating southern border tensions

JURIST

. “ The Executive Branch of the United States has a constitutional duty to enforce federal laws protecting States, including immigration laws on the books right now ,” Governor Abbott’s statement reads. Texas intensified its border security measures with the launch of Abbott’s Operation Lone Star in March 2021.

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Major OxyContin case headlines December session

SCOTUSBlog

The ACCA extends the minimum sentence – from 10 years to 15 – for an individual who had been convicted of a felony and possesses a firearm when that person has at least three “serious drug offenses.” The justices will then hear the first immigration case of the term. But an immigration judge rejected that argument, and the U.S.

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10 Inspiring Organizations that Help the Incarcerated and Families Impacted by Incarceration

Blackstone Career Institute

Vera was instrumental in advocating for passing legislation that extended Pell Grants to qualifying incarcerated students, which was put into effect in July of 2023. The Sentencing Project The Sentencing Project advocates for reducing sentence times and implementing special rules for minors and victims of domestic abuse.